Donald "Putt" Putman (1926–2007)
What is Donald "Putt" Putman’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Donald "Putt" Putman at 4 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $254 including buyer’s premium (middle half $188–$272, n=12). The auction record is $8,125 for Nude (2019, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nude, 1926 | Gouache on paper laid down on board | $8,125 | Bonhams | Feb 2019 |
| 2 | "Toe Point" | Oil on canvas | $2,286 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Mirror Mirror on the Wall | Oil on canvas laid to board | $594 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2024 |
| 4 | Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) | Watercolor on paper | $561 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2024 |
| 5 | Bareback | Acrylic on illustration board | $552 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Winter landscape with a hunter in a canoe and moose | Oil on canvas | $468 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2023 |
| 7 | Roper | Acrylic on paper | $375 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | Native and the buffalo | Oil on canvas | $349 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Apache Deer Dance | Acrylic on paper laid to Masonite | $343 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2023 |
| 10 | Swans | Acrylic on paper laid to board | $330 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $343 |
| Paintings | 15 | $264 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $330 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Donald "Putt" Putman is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $254. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Donald "Putt" Putman sold in 2026 for $264, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
2 Donald "Putt" Putman works are coming to auction (as of 2026-11-03). Follow Donald "Putt" Putman free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
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Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald "Putt" Putman work is $254.
The median Donald "Putt" Putman painting sells for $297 across 19 lots.
The median Donald "Putt" Putman work on paper sells for $561 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $297† | $594 | 79.2% | 2026-03-10 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $561 | $561 | 33.3% | 2024-01-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $254–$356† | $298† | $594 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $594 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $561 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $552 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Donald "Putt" Putman worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald "Putt" Putman work is $254. The median Donald "Putt" Putman painting sells for $297 across 19 lots. The median Donald "Putt" Putman work on paper sells for $561 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Donald "Putt" Putman painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald "Putt" Putman painting is $297. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Donald "Putt" Putman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald "Putt" Putman painting is $594.
What is the average price of a medium Donald "Putt" Putman painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Donald "Putt" Putman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $298, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Donald "Putt" Putman's auction record?
Donald "Putt" Putman's auction record is $594, set in 2024.
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